Monday, December 18, 2006

Competition winners

by Elai Cruz

The annual Christmas competition among the hospital employees was held on 15 Decemer 2006 during the Christmas party.

The NSO presented first, with an Arabian-inspired number complete with Jinns, fairies, and a Fairy Queen played by Dette Tadena, NSO supervisor. Reminiscent of childhood fairy tales, the number reminds us that innocence is a vital ingredient for a truly magical Christmas. Kristine Calugay choreographed the very colorful and lively number.

The Admin group presented its version of Harry Potter's world, showcasing a ballroom sequence. Very well presented were Professor Albus Dumbldore, played by Jun Candelaria of Admitting, and Rubeus Hagrid, played by Marco AleƱo of Budget. Harry Potter himself was played by Henry Maomay. Emma Espino played a very charming Hermione Granger while Jerome Taruc took on the role of best friend Ron Weasley. The entire number was set in a dream while a child slept, played by the diminutive and ageless Nitz Duran.


The Ancillary group presented an interesting number in the half-light, with an angel perched on high. The number started with "enchanters," men in white soutane, envisioned to be the prophets paving the way for the Messiah. The angel then appears as light pierces the darkness, covering the prophets with a bluish glow. She heralds the coming of the Messiah: The prophecy is to be fulfilled! The fantasy element is represented by fairies who emerge from a cocoon. Overall, the presentation evokes the timeless concept of Biblical creation: all are created by one God.

In the end, the Admin group won first prize, follwoed by the NSO in second place, and the Ancillary in third.

Congratulations everyone!

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